Anthony D. Herron Jr.: TN Senate District 29 Candidate – 2014

Beyond the 13 survey questions we asked each candidate on our voter guides, each candidate who answered the survey was given the opportunity, if they so chose, to respond to the following five essay questions in 300 words or less. On this page are the specific candidate’s answers. If a candidate answered some, but not all, of the questions, each unanswered question is marked as “No answer was provided.”

Question 1:

Explain your view of state government’s role in relation to economic growth and/or job creation.

Answer:

I believe that government should do more to ensure that its citizens are being paid a fair wage for a fair job so that its citizens can thrive, thereby curtailing crime.

Question 2:

What particular regulations of abortion would you support or oppose and why?

Answer:

I would support the abortion if the person was raped or if the conception occurred with an unwilling participant; however, there needs to be legal documentation to support such a claim.

Question 3:

Do you believe parent(s) or government have the primary and ultimate responsibility for the education of children? Please provide at least one example that you believe demonstrates what you mean.

Answer:

I believe that parents are ultimately responsible for their children’s education because they birthed the child into this world, and no one is more responsible than the ones who created the life of the child.

Question 4:

What is one of the most satisfying things you have ever accomplished and what made it so satisfying to you?

Answer:

The most satisfying thing that I have ever accomplished is running for Senate, because it allows me to be a voice for the voiceless.

Question 5:

What personal qualities or experiences do you think will define the nature of your service, if elected, and why do you think they are important?